Weekly Resources Round-up
The network team collates resources from multiple sources each week to share with members, which may be of interest to you and your students or alumni. These resources are not necessarily created by us and the original source will be linked for you. If you have resources you would like us to share in the future, as a member or an industry representative, please email us at hello@ftveducators.net.
Everything listed below is free unless otherwise stated.
January 30th 2026
Resources & News
Behind The Magic | The Visual Effects of Sinners: with Ryan Coolger’s, Sinners (2025) becoming the first film in history to be nominated for 16 Oscars, Industrial Light & Magic have an excellent YouTube video exploring how the visual effects for the film were achieved.
LinkedIn Profile Optimisation Cheat Sheet: on LinkedIn, Arfa Farheen shared a breakdown of optimising your LinkedIn profile for maximum impact when job hunting. This is a clear, visual resource for anyone starting a LinkedIn profile for the first time, or wanting to update their profile for a more professional audience. Download Cheat Sheet.
Mobile Filmmaking Studio: multi award-winning mobile filmmaker, Cassius Rayner, is offering a free trial of his new Mobile Filmmaking School. “Learn how to make your films using a mobile phone. Network, share, create and get support from multi award winning filmmaker Cassius Rayner.”
BBC Talent: BBC has launched BBC Talent, an online hub for training and opportunities. The hub can also be navigated by specific opportunities, such as writer, actor, journalist etc. The opportunities also include apprenticeships.
Entry/Early-Career Work & Training Opportunities
Shoot for the Edit
Wales, 21 - 22 Feb
Reserve spot
Music Videos in May
Folkestone, Deadline for submissions: 20 Feb
Find out more
Are You Seeing This: Open Call for Films!
Nationwide, Deadline for submissions: 08 Aug
Find out more
BFI Film Academy Specialist Residential: Production Management
Open to applicants nationwide, Deadline: 22 Feb
Find out more
Cinematography for VFX Artists Bootcamp
London, Deadline: 19 - 20 Feb
Find out more
Get Into Film and TV Bootcamps
London, Deadline: ASAP
Find out more
Visual Arts Technician
New College Bradford, Deadline 09 Feb
Apply
Videographer & Content Creator
Dishoom, London, Deadline: ASAP
Apply
Junior Video Editor
Chesholm Hunter, Glasgow, Deadline: ASAP
Apply
Junior Designer
BBC Sport, Salford, Deadline: 08 Feb
Apply
Entertainment Content Intern
the LEGO group, London, Deadline: ASAP
Apply
Office Runner
Nice Shirt Films, London, Deadline: 04 Feb
Apply
Video Production Intern
Sidemen Entertainment, London, Deadline: ASAP
Apply
Apprentice Content Creator
Nonsensical, Birmingham, Deadline: ASAP
Apply
Junior Video Content Creator
Ideagen, Nottinghamshire, Deadline: ASAP
Apply
Events & Training
UAL Awarding Body: Foundation in Art & Design Symposium
The Manchester College, 27 Feb
Register
BBC: Production Unlocked
Bristol and online, 11 Feb
Register
Creative Confidence | A shy artist's guide @to putting your work out there with iAM13e
Bristol, 10 Mar
Book tickets
Out of the Shadows - Creative Careers Day
London, 22 Feb
Book tickets
Sound for Screen
Cardiff, 21 Feb
Book tickets
